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People's Party urges govt to draft new charter
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 11/03/2026
» The People's Party (PP) has called on the incoming government and the newly elected parliament to honour the outcome of the recent referendum and move forward with drafting a new constitution, warning that any delay would ignore the public mandate.
Referendum vote ‘must be respected’
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 10/03/2026
» The People’s Party has called on the incoming government and the newly elected parliament to honour the outcome of the Feb 8 referendum and move forward with drafting a new constitution, warning that any delay would ignore the public mandate.
Will MoU referendum open Pandora's Box?
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 06/10/2025
» The long-standing border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia has resurfaced in public debate following Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's announcement that his government plans to hold a national referendum, likely alongside the next election, to ask voters whether Thailand should revoke or retain two key bilateral agreements -- MoU 43 (on land boundaries) and MOU 44 (on overlapping maritime zones).
Government given failing grade on corruption
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 13/08/2025
» The Anti-Corruption Organisation of Thailand (ACT) has criticised the Paetongtarn Shinawatra administration’s first year in power as lacking a clear direction, effective mechanisms and a genuine commitment to tackle corruption.
Can Pheu Thai retain its grip on power?
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 12/07/2025
» Thaksin Shinawatra reappeared in politics after a conspicuous absence following the leak of the phone conversation between his daughter, Prime Minister Paetongtarn and former Cambodian PM Hun Sen.
Majesties to pay visit to Bhutan
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 22/04/2025
» His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua and Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana will pay a state visit to the Kingdom of Bhutan from April 25 to 28, the Royal Household Bureau has announced.
Thaksin losing his 'magic'
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 08/02/2025
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra said he may have lost his "political magic", and that he is very old now and some younger people may not recognise his past achievements.
'Game of Thrones', the Thai edition
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 28/12/2024
» As Thaksin Shinawatra, ex-prime minister and the de facto leader of the Pheu Thai Party, is trying hard to tighten his grip on power, the local political landscape is shifting and changing. Politicians are now divided into three blocs: the ruling party, Bhumjaithai (BJT) and the People's Party, which, despite being the opposition, remains a strong force.
‘No public forum’ on Cambodia pact
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 11/12/2024
» No public forum will be held on the controversial 2001 memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Cambodia on maritime claims in the Gulf of Thailand, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on Wednesday.
Many in the dark about Senate poll
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 24/05/2024
» Almost one-quarter of Thai people are unaware of the coming Senate election, and more than 70% misunderstand how the new chamber will be elected, a survey has found.